Jogja NETPAC Asian Film Festival (JAFF) is ready to greet film lovers again in its 20th edition which will take place on November 29 – December 6, 2025.

As the largest and longest-running film festival in Indonesia, JAFF continues to be the premier platform for Asian filmmakers to celebrate, share, and develop the film ecosystem.

Over the past 19 editions, JAFF has become a stage for many big names in the film industry, both from Asia and the world. Figures such as Tsai Ming-liang, maestro director from Taiwan; Kim Dong-ho, founder of Busan International Film Festival; to Julien Rejl, artistic director of Cannes Directors’ Fortnight, have attended the festival.

Not only that, JAFF has also welcomed Lee Kang-sheng, a renowned actor and director from Taiwan; Kristy Matheson, Director of the BFI London Film Festival; and Park Sung-ho, programmer of the Busan International Film Festival. Their presence confirms JAFF as an event that counts in the global arena, as well as a bridge for Asian filmmakers to gain wider exposure in the international film industry.

Interestingly, JAFF MARKET will be held again on November 29 – December 1, 2025, continuing the success of the previous edition. As one of the flagship programs, JAFF MARKET is a strategic platform for film industry players to expand networks, explore collaboration opportunities, and open access for Indonesian films in the global market.

“We are preparing a big celebration to mark the 20th anniversary of the festival, while this year’s JAFF Market will present a wider space for exhibitors and international film industry players,” said Ifa Isfansyah, Festival Director of JAFF & Chairman of JAFF MARKET, in a press release received by Medcom.id.

JAFF is not just a movie screening event, but also a meeting place for major players in the film industry, from Netflix, Vidio, MD Entertainment, to Visinema. Not only that, the festival collaborates with more than 80 film communities from across Indonesia, creating a dynamic and inclusive ecosystem.

In its 19th edition in 2024, JAFF recorded a remarkable achievement with 24,462 visitors in eight days of organization, further confirming its position as the most dynamic film festival in Southeast Asia.

On the other hand, the three-day JAFF MARKET (December 3-5, 2024) also showed significant growth. With 151 booths from various industry sectors, the event successfully attracted 6,723 participants, including producers, distributors, investors, and representatives from leading streaming platforms.

Singaporean director Anthony Chen also appreciated the rapid development of Indonesia’s film industry. He also highlighted the emergence of promising new talents, signaling a bright future for Indonesian cinema in the international arena.

“I have worked as a co-producer in several Indonesian films and observed from afar the incredible energy that is emerging from this country. Therefore, I am excited to experience Indonesian films through the perspective of local audiences and discover new talents emerging from a region that seems to have endless possibilities,” said Chen.

JAFF and JAFF MARKET 2025 return with a larger scale and fresher innovations. This year, the festival is poised to become a strategic platform for filmmakers, producers, distributors, and investors to collaborate and strengthen the Indonesian and Asian film ecosystem.

Here are the dates of JAFF & JAFF MARKET 2025:
JAFF 20: November 29 – December 6, 2025
JAFF MARKET: November 29 – December 1, 2025
JAFF 20 Open Submission: Starting March 1, 2025
JAFF MARKET Booth Registration: Starting July 17, 2025
(Basuki Rachmat)